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The best destination spas range from space-age fantasies to gleaming temples of self-care, staffed by spiritual teachers and body workers who bring a lifetime of learning, wisdom and time-honoured tools to preserve mind, body and soul.If you’re looking for a serious detox/weight-loss programme, then Northern Europe, particularly Germany and Austria, are your best bet. Generally speaking, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bali and Vietnam are still the spiritual home of yoga, meditation and the more mindful aspects of wellness.

We are all living longer, but it’s now about healthspan – and the smart money is on spa programmes promoting longevity via prevention, diagnosis and early detection.This isn’t...